Local organization distributes 3,500 diapers in two months

Vermillion families who struggle to afford diapers for their young children are getting the help they need through a new organization, The Evan Project. Ellie Pyles, a Vermillion resident, has taken the lead on a local diaper bank project to help struggling families close to home. Since starting the project in October, the organization has distributed […]

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New campaign emphasizes affordability, increasing four-year graduation rate

USD has started a new campaign centered on affordability and encouraging students to graduate in eight semesters. Changes from the Finish in Four campaign include moving from 128 to 120 required credit hours for graduation, getting rid of the globalization and intensive writing requirements, changing the way advising is done and creating a math task […]

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Town hall: Students voice concerns, ask questions about sexual assault policies

Students and faculty had an open discussion on sexual assault awareness Monday evening. About 120 students, faculty and community members gathered at a town hall meeting in Farber Hall. Attendees were allowed to ask questions and give feedback about their concerns to a panel. The panel included: Tena Haraldson, director of communications; David Herbster, athletic […]

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Students, community members address domestic violence

Yearlong efforts to fundraise and bring attention to the issue of domestic violence have seen an increase on campus and in the community during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science, teaches a family violence class that looks at domestic violence and child abuse. You can click here to know how […]

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Graduate assistants balance work, classes

There are about 450 graduate assistants currently teaching on campus. Learning to balance their student and assistant responsibilities helps them prepare for post-graduation. Ranjit Koodali, the dean of graduate education, said there are four types of GAs. Benefits Koodali said the biggest benefit students receive from being a graduate assistant is the stipend. “The South Dakota […]

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